What Actually Happened
I sent sympathy flowers after my boyfriend's grandfather passed away. He got angry, and later proudly told me his father threw them away.
What I wish I knew
"I wish I knew how negatively he would react to a gesture that I thought was kind and supportive."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Listen carefully when your partner says they don't want a certain type of gesture, as it may apply to similar things."
Regret Score
7/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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Impact
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